Every year the Mina McKenzie Memorial Lecture discusses a topic near and dear to the museum community. In 2022, Dr Bronwyn Labrum's subject is "Stories of change and innovation in the regions: Women in New Zealand museums since the 1950s" "Women now run most of the significant regional museums in New Zealand, including Te Manawa,...
The school holidays have to come to an end eventually, but we're going to send them off in fine style at our Back To School Disco from 6-8pm on 21 January. Dress up as your favourite character and join us for a boogie and dance-related games. There'll be spot prizes too. Gold coin entry, no...
Drag Storytime with RubyDax returns to Te Manawa on Sunday 22 January! From 10.30am to 12.30pm, Palmy drag icon RubyDax and some fabulous friends will be at the museum, reading all the best children's stories . Entry is free and suitable for all ages.
Forget about going back to school and join the Te Manawa team for a day in the sun at our Whānau Fun Day. The ever-popular bouncy castle returns, along with the Science Squad in the Water Room and loads of other cool activities. See you there!
It's The Great Toy and Clothing Swap, but not as you know it! From 13 February to 17 February, between 10am and 3pm, you can bring in items in good condition that you'd like to donate. Because of the community's overwhelming generosity during these events, we have a lot of clothes left over from last...
It's The Great Toy and Clothing Swap, but not as you know it! From 13 February to 17 February, between 10am and 3pm, you can bring in items in good condition that you'd like to donate. Because of the community's overwhelming generosity during these events, we have a lot of clothes left over from last...
It's The Great Toy and Clothing Swap, but not as you know it! From 13 February to 17 February, between 10am and 3pm, you can bring in items in good condition that you'd like to donate. Because of the community's overwhelming generosity during these events, we have a lot of clothes left over from last...
It's The Great Toy and Clothing Swap, but not as you know it! From 13 February to 17 February, between 10am and 3pm, you can bring in items in good condition that you'd like to donate. Because of the community's overwhelming generosity during these events, we have a lot of clothes left over from last...
It's The Great Toy and Clothing Swap, but not as you know it! From 13 February to 17 February, between 10am and 3pm, you can bring in items in good condition that you'd like to donate. Because of the community's overwhelming generosity during these events, we have a lot of clothes left over from last...
It's The Great Toy and Clothing Swap, but not as you know it! From 13 February to 17 February, between 10am and 3pm, you can bring in items in good condition that you'd like to donate. Because of the community's overwhelming generosity during these events, we have a lot of clothes left over from last...
Take a guided tour of the Tōtaranui cottage, Palmerston North's oldest residence, and see how people lived in the 19th century. Free entry, no booking required.
Step into the historic Awahou South Schoolhouse and learn a lesson from the beginning of the 20th century. Try your hand at writing in ink and other tasks from the olden days! Free entry, no booking required.
Phone: +64 (06) 355-5000
0800-4-A-MUSEUM
Te Manawa Museum
326 Main Street
Private Bag 11055
Palmerston North, 4442
Aotearoa New Zealand
HOURS:
Tues – Sun: 10am – 5.00pm
(Opens 1pm Anzac Day. Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Open Mondays during School Holidays)
Free general entry.
Donations appreciated
Charges may apply to some exhibitions/programmes.
